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More than a dozen candidates have filed to run for governor of Kansas in 2026.

The Republican primary is crowded with nine candidates, including several prominent state officials.

Three Democrats have entered the race, largely modeling their campaigns after current Gov. Laura Kelly.

An independent candidate from Wichita has also joined the field.

More than a dozen candidates have filed to become the next governor of Kansas, seeking to replace the term-limited Laura Kelly.

With nine Republicans and three Democrats filed, both sides of the aisle are expecting a hotly contested race in the months leading up to the August 2026 primaries. One independent candidate is also running.

Candidates on the Republican ticket for governor in Kansas

The GOP field for governor i

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